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[mizjewels]

Hi everyone,

Just introducing myself. I did atkins back in the 90's. Boy have things changed since then. I have just completed 1 round of the HCG diet, and am now trying to follow atkins for my maintenance phases in between vlcd rounds, and for long term maintenance. This forum is fantastic, and the recipes all sound so delicious. Thanks for letting me join you all

[Chicklady]

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hi Miz What is HCG?

[mizjewels]

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It's a pregnancy hormone that allows your body to release abnormal fat in conjunction with a very low calorie diet, yet at the same time blocking hunger. First discovered back in Italy in the 50's and currently back in fashion due to a book written by Kevin Trudeau. It is NOT luxurious eating while you are on the low calorie diet-but you don't have the urge to eat either. It is rapid weightloss averaging .5 to 1lb a day for most people, but can only be done for a max of a few months before the body becomes resistant to the hormone. Hence it is done in rounds, time on time off. Clinics are popping up all over the country with plans that use it, but most of us go it alone and have better success. If you want to learn more about HCG there is a huge yahoo group which is the best place to start. The files section has the original research/manuscripts on it that were first published back in the 50's. You will also find links to lots of sites with more info, and of course the long term members are a wealth of information. There are oral and injectable versions depending on your preference. I'm not a needle gal so I used the sublingual mixture. I did it for 9 weeks and dropped 41 pounds. I am now following atkins until I start another round after the holidays. It is supposed to reset your hypothalamus gland back to normal functioning and repair all the damage done by yo-yo dieting. In essence making you a normal person who does not gain wieght by looking at ice cream! LOL And it is supposed to re-establish your bodies weight set-point with each round you completel. Here's the link if you'd like to learn more:
HcgDieters : The Web's #1 site for HCG Diets!

[sugarsack]

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welcome back ..

come here often and read everything... it helps ask questions and come her often ! redundant i know but the support and encouragement from the people on this site is amazing

good luck !